Baltimore District https://www.nab.usace.army.mil Baltimore District RSS Feed en-us Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:59:00 GMT Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:10:59 GMT U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permit for proposed Sparrows Point Container Terminal https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4373623/us-army-corps-of-engineers-issues-permit-for-proposed-sparrows-point-container/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, on Dec. 18, 2025, issued its Section 404/10/408/103 permit decision for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) project, a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited, to construct a new container terminal and associated facilities at the Port of Baltimore.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/08/2003852468/115/75/0/250917-A-WK509-1010.JPG' alt='Undeveloped industrial property is visible in the foreground, with large piles of rock and gravel across the horizon. In the far background, cranes and industrial construction equipment is barely visible against the white, cloudy sky.' /> <br /> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4373623/us-army-corps-of-engineers-issues-permit-for-proposed-sparrows-point-container/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4373425/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announces-finalization-of-nationwide-permits/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.<br/> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4373425/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announces-finalization-of-nationwide-permits/ Regulatory U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes & Ohio River Division South Pacific Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission First: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivers Old Guard Interim Stables less than one year after request https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4357060/mission-first-us-army-corps-of-engineers-delivers-old-guard-interim-stables-les/ When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) faced a seemingly impossible challenge last winter — design and build a removable, 10,000-square-foot equine facility on a site adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery in less than a year — the solution came not from conventional construction practices, but from innovative collaboration with industry partners.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/11/2003841080/115/75/0/251205-A-CT696-1001.JPG' alt='Horses moved into stables' /> <br /> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:17:00 GMT Jeremy Todd https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4357060/mission-first-us-army-corps-of-engineers-delivers-old-guard-interim-stables-les/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division USACE Baltimore District receives additional funding to advance W.R. Grace Curtis Bay remediation effort https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4347883/usace-baltimore-district-receives-additional-funding-to-advance-wr-grace-curtis/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District has received $250,000 to further<br/> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4347883/usace-baltimore-district-receives-additional-funding-to-advance-wr-grace-curtis/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Ocean City Inlet dredging mid-November https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4332038/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-begin-ocean-city-inlet-dredging-mid-november/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is scheduled to remove approximately 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025<br/> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4332038/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-begin-ocean-city-inlet-dredging-mid-november/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Notice to Boaters: Avoid Barren Island Construction Zone in Dorchester County https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4322632/notice-to-boaters-avoid-barren-island-construction-zone-in-dorchester-county/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is urging boaters in the Chesapeake Bay to steer clear of ongoing construction activities near the Mid-Bay Island Project, located adjacent to the islands of James and Barren in western Dorchester County.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Oct/09/2003815515/115/75/0/251007-A-A1420-001.JPG' alt='Map of construction zone' /> <br /> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4322632/notice-to-boaters-avoid-barren-island-construction-zone-in-dorchester-county/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meetings for former SM-1A nuclear power plant https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4322280/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-host-public-meetings-for-former-sm-1a-nuclear-pow/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will host a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to update and share information on the SM-1A Deactivated Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning and Dismantlement project at Fort Greely, Alaska. <br/> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4322280/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-host-public-meetings-for-former-sm-1a-nuclear-pow/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce hunting access opportunities at Raystown Lake for the 2025-2026 hunting season https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4297844/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announce-hunting-access-opportunities-at-raystown-la/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Raystown Lake announces the opening of the following access roads to accommodate various upcoming hunting seasons.<br/> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4297844/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announce-hunting-access-opportunities-at-raystown-la/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce change in hunting and fishing zones at Jennings Randolph Lake https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4293305/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announce-change-in-hunting-and-fishing-zones-at-jenn/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, announces changes to designated hunting zones on Corps-managed lands surrounding Jennings Randolph Lake, MD and WV, effective 03 September 2025.<br/> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4293305/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announce-change-in-hunting-and-fishing-zones-at-jenn/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Launches Field Surveys for Crisfield Stormwater Flood Improvement Plan https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4286204/us-army-corps-of-engineers-launches-field-surveys-for-crisfield-stormwater-floo/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, began field surveys on August 11, 2025, as part of the Crisfield Stormwater Flood Improvement Plan. This federally funded project, requested by the City of Crisfield under the USACE Floodplain Management Services Program, aims to develop a planning-level strategy to reduce the risk of flooding in areas of the city most affected by stormwater.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/26/2003788381/115/75/0/250826-A-A1420-001.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District Project Manager Amy Murphy surveys and collects data on stormwater infrastructure and tide gates in Crisfield in support of the Crisfield Stormwater Flood Improvement Plan Project under the USACE Floodplain Management Services Program, Aug. 14, 2025.' /> <br /> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4286204/us-army-corps-of-engineers-launches-field-surveys-for-crisfield-stormwater-floo/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces phased reopening of Raystown Lake campgrounds https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4271534/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announces-phased-reopening-of-raystown-lake-campgrou/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will reopen Raystown Lake’s three campgrounds beginning with Susquehannock and Nancy’s Boat-to- Shore Campgrounds on Friday, Aug. 15, followed by Seven Points Campground on Friday, Sept. 5.<br/> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4271534/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announces-phased-reopening-of-raystown-lake-campgrou/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases draft 2025 Stillwater Lake Master Plan https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4251622/us-army-corps-of-engineers-releases-draft-2025-stillwater-lake-master-plan/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Stillwater Lake Project that will serve as the guiding documents for consistent, responsible decision-making at the projects for the next 15 to 25 years.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/22/2003758654/115/75/0/250630-A-WK509-1009.JPG' alt='Dam structure' /> <br /> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4251622/us-army-corps-of-engineers-releases-draft-2025-stillwater-lake-master-plan/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Raystown Dam Flood Gate Systems Enter Latest Phase of Comprehensive Rehabilitation https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4240576/raystown-dam-flood-gate-systems-enter-latest-phase-of-comprehensive-rehabilitat/ In May on Raystown Lake near Hesston, Pa., while visitors enjoyed recreational activities upstream, a diving operation was underway 170 feet below the surface where repairs continued to the 52-year-old structure that protects downstream communities along the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers. It's the latest phase in a series of construction contracts improving the flood gate systems at the dam.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/10/2003751925/115/75/0/250515-A-A1420-1006.JPG' alt='Diver jumping into water' /> <br /> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:44:00 GMT Jeremy Todd https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4240576/raystown-dam-flood-gate-systems-enter-latest-phase-of-comprehensive-rehabilitat/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases final 2025 Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes Master Plan https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4238119/us-army-corps-of-engineers-releases-final-2025-tioga-hammond-and-cowanesque-lak/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the final 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lake Projects that will serve as the guiding documents for consistent, responsible decision-making at the projects for the next 15 to 25 years.<br/> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:49:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4238119/us-army-corps-of-engineers-releases-final-2025-tioga-hammond-and-cowanesque-lak/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases draft 2025 Aylesworth Creek Lake Master Plan https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4238074/us-army-corps-of-engineers-releases-draft-2025-aylesworth-creek-lake-master-plan/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Aylesworth Creek Lake Project that will serve as the guiding documents for consistent, responsible decision-making at the projects for the next 15 to 25 years.<br/> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:27:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4238074/us-army-corps-of-engineers-releases-draft-2025-aylesworth-creek-lake-master-plan/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responds to request for emergency dredging of Maryland’s Ocean City Inlet https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4232026/us-army-corps-of-engineers-responds-to-request-for-emergency-dredging-of-maryla/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received emergency request approval to use USACE, Wilmington District’s dredge MERRITT to remove ~7,500 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet this July.<br/> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:18:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4232026/us-army-corps-of-engineers-responds-to-request-for-emergency-dredging-of-maryla/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reopen Tompkins Campground June 30; extends 2025 recreation season https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4214766/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-reopen-tompkins-campground-june-30-extends-2025-r/ Tompkins Campground at the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes project in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, will reopen on Monday, June 30 and will remain open until Tuesday, October 14, extending its normal recreation season closure by nearly six weeks.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jun/12/2003737410/115/75/0/250612-A-A1420-001.JPG' alt='Lake' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4214766/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-reopen-tompkins-campground-june-30-extends-2025-r/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Jennings Randolph Lake Plants Native Chestnuts in National Conservation Program https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4260609/jennings-randolph-lake-plants-native-chestnuts-in-national-conservation-program/ Jennings Randolph Lake staff and volunteers planted 40 American chestnut seedlings along Sunset Trail at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, owned and operated recreation site, June 7, 2025. This effort comes as part of a national conservation program that chose the Corps park as one of only 19 spotlight sites across the country.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/31/2003767819/115/75/0/250607-A-CT696-7114.JPG' alt='Man planting chestnut tree' /> <br /> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:24:00 GMT Jeremy Todd https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4260609/jennings-randolph-lake-plants-native-chestnuts-in-national-conservation-program/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joins state response to Allegany County flooding https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4202315/us-army-corps-of-engineers-joins-state-response-to-allegany-county-flooding/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District activated its Emergency Operation<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/May/30/2003728895/115/75/0/250530-A-A1420-001.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff conducts debris assessments across the Georges Creek region of Allegany County on May 30.' /> <br /> Fri, 30 May 2025 20:41:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4202315/us-army-corps-of-engineers-joins-state-response-to-allegany-county-flooding/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Operations U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Jennings Randolph Lake selected as 2025 Leave No Trace Spotlight site https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4199039/jennings-randolph-lake-selected-as-2025-leave-no-trace-spotlight-site/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, owned and operated Jennings Randolph<br/> Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4199039/jennings-randolph-lake-selected-as-2025-leave-no-trace-spotlight-site/ Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division